We are in the final stretch of April 2026, and New Music Friday is shaping up to be a solid one for Nigerian and Afrobeats audiences. While the week has already seen some notable activity, tomorrow brings a mix of rising street energy, pan-African collaborations and international guest appearances that should keep playlists active.
Here is everything you need to watch out for on April 17.
Singles Dropping Tomorrow
NO11 – “Too Hot” Abuja rising artist NO11 delivers his first solo single of the year. The track, which has been teased heavily over the past few days, continues the high-energy momentum he built with “How Far.” Pre-save “Too Hot” here
DJ Spinall ft. Mavo & Deto Black – “SHABA” DJ Spinall links up with fast-rising voice Mavo and alté-leaning artist Deto Black on this one. The collaboration has been generating strong pre-release buzz since the cover art dropped on April 15.
Muyeez ft. Famous Pluto, Zerry DL & Ayo Maff – “Bank Alert” Muyeez assembles a strong street-oriented lineup featuring Famous Pluto and Zerry DL (of the Uzama brothers family) alongside Ayo Maff. The track carries clear South West and South South energy. Pre-save “Bank Alert” here
Albums & Projects Dropping Tomorrow
Fally Ipupa – “XX” Congolese star Fally Ipupa releases his new album, which includes the much-anticipated collaboration “Jam” ft. Wizkid. This pan-African link-up is expected to be one of the weekend’s biggest talking points.
Jay Bahd – “Beast Mode Vol. 1” Ghanaian rapper Jay Bahd releases his highly anticipated 9-track album Beast Mode Vol. 1. The project continues the street energy associated with the Asakaa movement.
Sofiane Pamart – “MOVIE” French pianist Sofiane Pamart drops his new album featuring a guest appearance from Rema on the track “Movie Star”. The project also includes other international names and marks another high-profile crossover moment for Rema.
Tomorrow’s releases lean toward a balance of underground-to-rising street records and notable international features, keeping both local and global Afrobeats conversations alive.
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